University of the Witwatersrand Head of School (AC.04.3) Jobs in South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand Head of School (AC.04.3) Jobs in South Africa
The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to head the School of Construction Economics and Management for a fixed-period of five (5) years.
The School, which combines the professional disciplines of Construction Management, Property Studies and Quantity Surveying, has a large and vibrant under-graduate enrolment and growing post-graduate enrolment in a variety of specialized fields.
Located in the heart of Johannesburg, one of Africa’s multicultural cities, the University and the School provide exciting environments for learning, teaching and research.
Brief Description
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should have completed a PhD in a discipline or specialist area related to the activities of the School and must provide evidence of significant professional and/or scholarly achievements.
Professional registration is an advantage.
The successful appointee will be of high national and international standing, possess advanced managerial skills and demonstrate ability to co-ordinate the academic and professional vision of the constituent disciplines.
Requirements:
The Head would be expected to provide the academic vision and leadership to the School; establish and maintain a reputation of excellence within the University and in the wider educational context by offering nationally and internationally accredited programmes; lead and manage.
S/he will be responsible for the School meeting its and the Faculty’s strategic goals; participate in the University-wide decision-making processes required in achieving the University’s strategic goals; and raise external funding and support for special projects within the School.
The standard contractual period of employment is five (5) years, after which the candidate may seek another term or be integrated into a senior teaching and research position in the School.
If the appointee is an existing member of the permanent staff, s/he would revert to her/his previous academic position.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; University of the Witwatersrand Head of School (AC.04.3) Jobs in South Africa
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